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Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen

Physcia caesia

Least Concern

About

The Blue Gray Rosette Lichen (Physcia caesia) is a species in the genus Physcia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Caliciales (Caliciales)

Species

Physcia caesia (Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen)

Similar Species in Physcia

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American Rosette Lichen

Physcia americana

Not Evaluated

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Beaded Rosette Lichen

Physcia tribacia

Not Evaluated

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Black-Eyed Rosette Lichen

Physcia phaea

Endangered

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Southern Grey Physcia

Physcia tribacioides

Not Evaluated

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Powder-Tipped Rosette Lichen

Outward-Looking Rosette Lichen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen?

The scientific name of Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen is Physcia caesia. It belongs to the genus Physcia.

What is the conservation status of Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen?

Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen (Physcia caesia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen live?

Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen belong to?

Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen (Physcia caesia) belongs to the genus Physcia, which is part of the taxonomic family Physciaceae.

Is Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen endangered?

No, Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen (Physcia caesia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen belong to?

Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen (Physcia caesia) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen?

The closest relatives of Blue-Gray Rosette Lichen in the genus Physcia include American Rosette Lichen, Beaded Rosette Lichen, Black-Eyed Rosette Lichen, Southern Grey Physcia, Powder-Tipped Rosette Lichen.